Excelsior Correspondent
ANANTNAG, Feb 22: For the first time, the road to Sinthan Top, on way to Kishtwar in Chenab region has been opened for traffic in the month of February with the aim of promoting tourism to this off beat destination.
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“Last year the road to Sinthan Top was opened on April 6. We are trying to open it to general public after assessing the road condition for next three to four days. Snow clearance has been completed but some technical interventions are needed,” Deputy Commissioner Anantnag district Basharat Qayoom told reporters.
As Sinthan has emerged as new destination for summer tourists, the efforts are to make the area accessible to tourists during winter is well.
“For that we are putting up, mobile lavatories and other facilities that are needed, “ the DC said.
He said the administration has taken up with Telecom companies like Jio and BSNL for extending mobile connectivity to Sinthan Top area.
A team of officials from various departments including tourism accompanied the DC on the visit to this snowbound area.
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